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Registrations should be emailed to Sister Kellie Larson at Classes@IATSE13.org.
Introduction to IATSE Local 13 Call Referral and Dispatch Rules Class
This class is free and open to everyone working with Local 13.
This class will introduce you to the Call Referral System and the Dispatch Rules. If you have questions about how work is offered through the Call Referral System this class is for you. This class will teach you how to be prepared when the call stewards call you, so you can quickly make choices about the work that is available to you.
This class will also introduce you to the IATSE Local 13 Dispatch Rules. If you have questions about how you gain seniority and build a successful career with IATSE Local 13 this class is for you. This class will teach you about the rules that the call stewards follow when offering work. You will also learn what to do if you think there is a mistake in your seniority records.
Will be offered again, typically on a monthly basis.
Classes will be held at the United Labor Center Room 218.
Arena Rigging Class
This is a 3 day class and you will be required to attend all 3 days in order to pass this class.
The class will cover the following topics in Arena Rigging:
- Forces in rigging
- Hardware and its proper use and inspection
- High rigging concepts and practice
- Ground rigging concepts and practice
- Basic rigging math
- OSHA Competent Person Fall Arrest (8 hour)
- OSHA codes and ANSI standards
- Fall arrest concepts
- Fall arrest equipment and its proper use and inspection
- Working at height safely
- Rescue scenarios
The 3rd day will be a practical day and you will be required go up and pull rigging lines. You will also be required to walk beams and make rigging points. If you cannot deal with heights this class may not be for you. You are not required to bring your own rigging gear to class, however if you have gear that you are comfortable using, you may bring it.
The cost for this class is $125.
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Arena Ground Rigging class
Signing up with the Education Coordinator is required before making payment. Cost for the class is $150.
Limited to 15 folks. Must be available for all 3 days.
Class attendees must meet these minimum requirements: Able to reliably tie a bowline (this will be tested at class check-in) - Able to reliably tie a clove hitch (this will be tested at class check-in) -
Wear closed heels and toed shoes that tie, and a bright colored shirt.
Participants must plan to attend all days. You may not just pay for the class as a form to sign up. For more info and to sign up, contact the Education_Coordinator@IATSE13.org before purchasing this class.
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Backstage Vocabulary Class
Sign up for this class to familiarize yourself with the language that Stagehands use on the job site. This is also a great way to study with visuals for the Advancement Training Tests.
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Food Props Class
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Glerum Advanced Rigging
Advanced track was taught for ETCP renewal credit and included training on the latest innovations in rigging as well as advanced safety such as life rescue and other topics. This class qualifies for 14 ETCP renewal credits. The two-day curriculum: Understanding Fall Protection, Arrest, and Rescue Plans
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Hang and Focus
This class covers how to properly Hang and Focus lighting fixtures.
Conventional lighting for theaters is different than for other entertainment. Each light must be hung individually, thoughtfully connected to power, and focused with precision. It involves traveling to strange, lofty places in the building and sometimes contorting your body to make it just right. These skills require practice.
This class g stagehands a chance to practice handling and focusing lights at the Orpheum.
You’ll learn to:
- Read a light plot,
- Identify common lights and accessories,
- Quickly hang and correctly circuit electrics and booms,
- Hands-on practice focusing lights one-on-one with a real designer.
Taught by IATSE Local 13 lighting technician Bill Devins (Orpheum), this 4 hour class is an essential first step on your way toward becoming a theater lighting technician.
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Hazardous Chemical Training for Costumes and Wardrobe
Everyone has a right to know what they’re working with, how to use their materials safely and how to promote a safe working environment for everyone. This workshop, taught by an experienced OSHA Trainer, is designed specifically for people who work with costumes, make-up and hair including, but not limited to:
Wardrobe workers
Stitchers, cutters, drapers, hands
Costume designers
Hatters/Milliners
You will learn general Hazard Communication Awareness: what it is, what is required to comply with OSHA, and most importantly what is required to be safe on the job. We would discuss the five regulatory requirements: chemical inventory, written program, training, labeling, Safety Data Sheets. You’ll learn what they are, and how they can and should be deployed and used.
After that, you’ll delve specifically into many of the materials and substances used by you and your fellow costumers and wardrobe workers in your jobs and look at those materials through the new lenses you’ve discussed.
You receive a certificate of completion at the end of this class, and resources you can refer to, use and share moving forward.
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Heat Illness Prevention
Excessive heat and sun exposure are potential hazards to IATSE workers, especially those who work outside during the summer months. Thankfully, heat illness is preventable. A conversation with Dr. Florinda Piano, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, discussing how to stay safe working outside this summer. Topics included how to prevent heat illness at work, how sun exposure can lead to heat illness, tips to prevent skin cancer, and much more!
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How to read Safety Data Sheets (From the International)
Working with and around chemicals is common for some IATSE workers. Chemical products like paints, dyes, and cleaning supplies can be hazardous if used incorrectly. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provide comprehensive safety and health information for chemical products in the workplace. Knowing how to read SDSs is key to promote safe chemical practices at work. Join Beverly Miller, Former President, USA 829, for a lesson on how to read and understand SDSs.
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Introduction to Electrics Class
Introduction to Electrics is a half-day class covering electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), basic electric circuits, power monitoring, and basic power distribution.
This class is primarily for beginning to intermediate electricians and technicians. It covers enough basic electricity, circuit laws, and theory to provide a foundation of understanding electrical safety and how to minimize the risk of accidents.
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Rope Craft ($25) - each class open to 20-25 people, held at the MN Opera Shop.
Please note: You must be able to reliably tie a bowline in order to take any future Ground Rigging classes. (For a Ground Rigging class, if you can not tie a bowline you will be sent home without a refund.) If you cannot tie a bowline, clove, half-hitch, etc. we seriously recommend that you take this Rope Craft class.
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AV Essentials ($125).
IATSE Local 13 has twice hosted the AV Essentials class to train workers for convention breakout room AV work. This class was developed by the IATSE International with InfoComm to meet the needs of the PSAV and Freeman national agreements. It involved a 3 day hands on class and several online classes. To receive the certification workers need to complete all classes and pass a practical test that involves setting a breakout room with microphones, speakers, a projector, and a laptop with PowerPoint. They are graded on customer service as well as technical aptitude. The workers who pass this class will receive the IATSE/InfoComm Recognized Live Event Technician certification.
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Arena Ground Rigging Workshop ($40)
Is not currently scheduled.
When it is, it is led by local riggers Roger Rosvold and Kerry Korman.
Live Entertainment has an increasing demand for capable and competent ground riggers! As shows become larger and the gear heavier, skilled ground riggers become ever more valuable. Though their feet never leave the floor, they make all the difference in the world between a good, easy rigging experience and a frustrating, expensive, dangerous day.
This class is specifically designed for arena or convention center ground rigging. Our instructors draw on their training and extensive personal work experience to teach you the must-knows of ground rigging, as well as many tips and tricks that make a job safer and better for everyone. Successful completion will ready you for a day of ground rigging at a convention center or large arena.
In this class you will learn to:
- identify common rigging gear and hardware,
- read floor marks and communicate information clearly with the other riggers
- assemble bridles and tie work ropes into them
- send bridles and other rigging to high riggers
PLEASE NOTE all participants must be able to efficiently and reliably tie a bowline. You will be asked to demonstrate a bowline before being admitted to the class. We will send you home without a refund if you are not able to confidently do so.
Please dress for work. Closed-toe work shoes or boots are required; people wearing open-toed shoes or sandals will not be allowed to participate. Much of this class is practical, hands on experience building bridles and preparing them to be sent up!
THIS IS A TWO DAY, 12-HOUR WORK SHOP
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Intro to Automated Rigging Class
This course is an intro to the forthcoming class entitled Intro to Automated Rigging. The goals are to give participants a working understanding of the components, common verbiage, and industry best practices around automated machinery. At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to look at a piece of automated machinery and understand what equipment is does or does not have on it, and as a result, whether or not it is appropriate for the job at hand. Further, they will be able to know how to be safe around said machine, while ensuring the artistic intent of the show is maintained.
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Video and Projections Class
Hosted by Minnesota Opera, with guest designer Joshua Higgason. Joshua covered an introduction to projectors including troubleshooting, mounting and rigging, signal flow, and lens calculation; an introduction to video signals, framerates, resolutions and connectors; troubleshooting systems, along with a cursory introduction to video playback and media servers.
Joshua Higgason bio:
Joshua Higgason is a designer of performances, creating unique live experiences for events, concerts, opera, and theater. He designs video and projections, interactive media, sets, and lighting. He started working in experimental theater and art with some groundbreaking companies, and has continued developing into a unique voice in the world of immersive media driven experiences. He currently teaches Performance Media, Interactive Design for Live Performance, and Lighting Design at MIT.
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Track Based Aerial Lift Training
The Minneapolis Convention Center offered a training session for their new track based aerial lift. A certified trainer demonstrated the lift and allowed time for attendees to operate the lift. Attendees were certified in operation of the lift.
Here are some links to review and research regarding the lift.
http://www.reachmaster.com/aerial-lifts/bluelift/bluelift-b72/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCnF5_QZq0
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Lift and JLG Training
The Minneapolis Convention Center hosted training for extra board members who wished to become eligible to operate a city owned scissor or small articulated lift (JLG 45) in their facility. Upon passing of the class, their names were added to the MCC internal list of qualified users.
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Rigging Fall Rescue
On Wednesday December 19th and Thursday December 20th the Saint Paul Arena Company provided hands on and classroom Fall Rescue Training at Xcel Energy Center for experienced riggers working through IATSE Local 13.
There were a limited number of spots available for this free course.
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Martin Lighting Demo Tour and Learning Sessions
Martin by Harman embarked on another exciting demo tour and we were presented with an opportunity to experience the new MAC Encore Performance, MAC Allure Profile, and Wash, the Martin P3 system, the latest RUSH products, as well as Creative Video products such as the VDO Sceptron, Fatron, Dotron, ERA 300 Profile, ELP Ellipsoidals and P3, all followed by training sessions.
You can see more about the Martin products at https://www.martin.com/en-US
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"What You Need to Know About Microphones"
DPA Microphones has now held two classed (by that name) that were an overview of the complete DPA microphone line-up, product applications, & techniques with Live Performers. The first was hosted by Farber Sound. You can see more at www.farbersound.com. The second was hosted by our Guthrie Theater Audio Department.
Not currently scheduled.
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